Holy Trinity Parish

Quincy, MA

Home to most blessed sacrament and our lady of good counsel churches

A Phase V Collaborative of the roman Catholic archdiocese of boston

Parish Office
227 Sea St Quincy, MA 02169
617-479-9200
holytrinityquincyma@gmail.com

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Grade Four schedule & syllabus

- Faith Formation

For a PDF file of the Grade Four Schedule and Syllabus click here.

Grade Four 2020-2021 Schedule & Syllabus
Holy Trinity Parish
227 Sea Street
Quincy, MA 02169

Learning Model for Elementary School Grade 4

In light of the ongoing pandemic, Holy Trinity Parish will adopt an online model of learning for the Elementary School Grade 4 during the 2020-2021 school year. Classes will meet online two times a month on Sundays at 9:15 AM. In addition, regularly attending Sunday Mass and receiving the Eucharist is an important part of faith formation and the practice of the faith. All Sundays are obligatory for the faithful to participate in the Mass. The weekend schedule of Masses at Holy Trinity Parish is as follows:

Most Blessed Sacrament Church: Saturday 4:30 PM and Sunday 8:30 AM
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church: Saturday 6:00 PM and Sunday 10:30 AM
All Masses are live-streamed and recordings stored at the HTP Facebook page https ://www.facebook.com/holytrinityquincy /

Holy Days of Obligation
November 1, 2020 (All Saints’ Day)
December 8, 2020 (Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
December 25, 2020 (Christmas)
January 1, 2021 (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)
May 13, 2021 (Ascension of Jesus)
August 15, 2021 (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

Approach to Online Learning

Online learning requires self-discipline

- Be punctual by signing in at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled class start time
- Resolve technical issues ahead of class time
- Find a quiet place in the home to attend class within the Wi-Fi router range
- Avoid the use of virtual backgrounds that distract other participants
- Keep cell phones and other devices turned off and preferably away
- Dress as though you were attending class onsite
- No food consumption during class
- Participate in group discussions and other activities
- One login screen per student even for twins
- Parents may login with a student (both on one screen)
- No separate login for an adult who has not been CORI screened (archdiocesan rule)
- Bathroom breaks with leader permission

SCHEDULE

Locations	Activity	Duration	Where?	Catechist
MBS OLGC	Class Mass	09:15 – 10:15 AM 10:30 – 11:30 AM	Online* Our Lady of Good Counsel Church**	Teresa Altavesta

* Parents of students will receive a Zoom invitation the Friday before each class.

** Families are encouraged to participate in Mass onsite or online at https://www.facebook.com/holytrinityquincy/

SYLLABUS

Grade Four Chapter Plan follows Christ Our Life: God Guides Us (2016 Edition)

Syllabus subject to change at the discretion of the catechist, or due to weather-related class cancellations.

Date	Chapter	Topic
September 30, 2020	Meeting	Start-of-Year Online Parent Meeting
October 4, 2020	1	God Reveals Himself to Us through His Son
October 18, 2020	2	God Speaks to Us in Scripture
November 1, 2020	4 Feast	God Offers Us Eternal Life Feast of All Saints
November 15, 2020	3 5	God Speaks to Us through the Church We Are Called to Follow Jesus
December 6, 2020	6 Season	Jesus Invites Us to Receive God’s Mercy Advent
December 20, 2020	8 Season	God Gave Us Laws for Living Christmas
January 10, 2021	9	We Honor Mary
January 24, 2021	12	We Keep the Lord’s Day Holy
February 7, 2021	13 14	We Grow in Holiness We Honor and Obey
February 21, 2021	15 Season Lenten Practice	We Respect the Gift of Life Lent Stations of the Cross
March 7, 2021	17 18	We Respect What God Has Given Us We Respect the Gifts of the Earth
March 21, 2021	21 Holy Week	Happy Are the Poor In Spirit Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday
April 11, 2021	22 Season	God’s Sorrowing and Meek People Receive a Special Promise Easter
April 25, 2021	23	God’s People Long to be Clean of Heart and Holy
May 2, 2021	24	God’s People Bring Mercy and Peace to Others
May 16, 2021	25 Feast	God’s People Are Happy Pentecost

Resources for Families

FORMED (Augustine Institute)
Families are looking to their faith to guide them through these uncertain times. The Augustine Institute offers the domestic church (the family) excellent content about the Catholic faith ranging from its praxis to instructional material for faith formation at the parochial level. Here you can find resources on praying the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Stations of the Cross, inspiring studies like Presence, faith-based movies on Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the saints. There are plenty of e-books and audios and that you can use on mobile phones. Content viewable on Roku (smart TVs). Available in English and Spanish.
Sign up instructions:
1. Visit FORMED.org
2. Click Sign Up
3. Select "I Belong to a Parish or Organization"
4. Find Holy Trinity Parish by parish name, address, or zip code
5. Enter your email - and you're in!

PROJECT NAZARETH (Archdiocese of Boston)
Visit http://www.projectnazareth.org/

"Project Nazareth: Faith Begins at Home" is an initiative that will deliver weekly resources to families with children in pre-school through 5th grade
Gives parents suggestions for how to Pray, Listen, Act and Ponder with a given topic
Guided by Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Different series within Project Nazareth explores the fundamental Gospel message, the Sunday Mass readings, and other special topics such as the Year of the Eucharist
Not just another lesson to be completed by children at home, but a way to weave their faith formation into the fabric of family life.